Essays on Ambition

...Ambition This essay will try to join both Frankenstein by Shelley and Paradise Lost by Milton in an attempt to investigate the theme of ambition. What the authors show as the effects of this ambition are rather costly bringing us to the light of why ambition should be controlled since it is not a completely evil thing.
Mary Shelley shows us the effects of the ambition of her main character Frankenstein. His ambition can be likened to that of Adam and Eve in Milton’s poem. The ambition of Frankenstein is to gain as much knowledge as possible and with this knowledge, he is...

...Ambition Introduction Since the beginning of human era, humans have been considered the mostintellectual species on face of this planet, as compared with other varieties of living creatures. One of the significant reasons of such higher importance to humans is the power of decision-making and choosing that has not been acquired by animals or insects yet. In the result, humans have the capability of choosing their future through their actions and especially, their thinking. In other words, when an individual desires strongly for his/her advancement or improvement, it is referred as ambition. (Brim, pp. 11-12) The word ambition is often referred as aspiration and pretension, which relates... it...

...AMBITION- A Case Study Ashutosh Agnihotri, with a dream of approaching to the post of CEO of marketing company, came to Mumbai in the January 2004.Who hails from the state of Madhya Pradesh; where there was less scope for high class job in marketing sector, ‘since I had done MBA, my ambition was not confined to the normal marketing job in my area and I have chosen becoming CEO, as they live a great life’. Ashutosh made this post as his dream because; CEOs of companies live a royal status life of comfort with no economic pressure and makes the policies sitting on the top of thousands of employees to authenticate the administration. Ashutosh now thinks of...

...Ambition When I was 6 years old I remember I wanted to grow up and be a cowboy. Later I wanted to be an astronaut and then somewhere along the line I realized that I wanted to be a pilot and fly a fighter jet. All through my life I have always wanted to do something exciting, something cool.
So when I first joined the scouts, I was really scared. I had no idea what the scouts did and I thought that this must be some really big mistake. I'm guessing I wasn't the only one who was thinking that, it looked like all the other new people were thinking the same. And in the beginning I found being a scout very tough. It wasn't easy, trying to remember so many knots or then trying...

...Ambition
Macbeth is a play written by William Shakespeare. The play is full of actions, suspense and ideologies. The major theme in the play is the theme of ambition and it relates to the theme of temptation. Shakespeare mainly informs the audience that ambition and temptation are very dangerous when they are not controlled by moral values. Ambition and temptation can destroy people and nations. This message is expressed in two characters, Macbeth and Lady Macbeth who were very ambitious and tempted but later their ambition led to their demise.
Spencer asserts that this act of temptation due to ambition works out throughout the play (19). For instance, when Macbeth received... ﻿A Theme related to...

...Ambition is a driving force
Most dictionaries define ambition as an inward desire from an individual, channeled towards achieving a stated end or a conceptualized end. Ambition is a noun, which does not enjoy frugality, since its application in every day’s life is common among individuals. Successful and focused individuals highly attribute their status to the application of ambition in their lives and plans. Contrarily, lack of ambition is detrimental to individuals’, and in most cases, failures and less successful individuals are ambitionless. Ambition is a desire originating from an...

...Ambition by Joseph Epstein
This is an analysis of Joseph Epstein’s article on the virtues of ambition. In this article, he describes what ambition is to different people and their perception. He goes further and explores various people’s views about ambition and how they treat and react towards it. In this way, he shows the various ways in which people justify themselves in viewing ambition as a moral or an unpleasant thing. As such, throughout the article, he explores and presents both sides of peoples view on ambition (Mei & Dasgupta, 2007). However, he biases this argument towards viewing ambition as a delightful and supremely crucial aspect of both society and humanity. He argues... ﻿ The Virtues of...

...Ambition, Commitment and Enthusiasm in My Education
One of the episodes of my life that is similar to one of Rodriguez’s episodes of schooling is my ambitious commitment to education. Like Rodriguez, I was always determined to succeed in my academics at school. This essay will look at this episode in the same manner that Rodriguez does. It will interpret my experience as a student in the same manner that Rodriguez interprets his own experience. In other words, the essay imitates Rodriguez’s approach. However, it focuses on my own experiences as I struggled through school against all challenges. My dedication to studies is similar to Rodriguez’s dedication since childhood,...

...ambition in the Tragedy of Macbeth The Tragedy of Macbeth is a ic story penned by William Shakespeare that depicted how a man will fall into self-destruction with his excessive greed, lust for power and inordinate ambition. Although there were several factors that led to Macbeth’s self-destruction that includes his unfettered ambition and the machination of Lady Macbeth, it was the weakness of his character that made him fall prey to the prodding of the witches who led him into self-destruction with his murderous spree beginning with the assassination of the King (Duncan), to murdering his friend Banquo, to the massacre of Macduff’s wife and children in a gratuitous act of violence... Greed, power and...

...Ambitions in Life I am a fifteen year old male who is a freshman in high school. I obtain good grades in all of my es. I am also theoutdoor type of person. I participate in sports in and outside of school. I enjoy hunting, fishing, and camping.
At this moment I am at the end of my Eagle Scout rank within the Boys Scouts organization. The Boys Scouts organization has helped me with: leadership skills; organizational skills; proactive skills; survival skills, solving problems skills, and communications skills. This has given me an opportunity to work in many facets in my life. It has developed my skills in communicating with others and seeing life with another perspective.
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...Ambition in the Poems God’s Grandeur and Ozymandias Introduction Gerard Manley Hopkins wrote an intriguing poem titled God’s Grandeur that depicts the effects of the industrial revolution in England. Hopkins lived to witness the industrial revolution a factor that made him have concerns about the effect of the revolution on man’s relationship with nature. The poem has two stanzas in which Hopkins expresses his ideas about God’s glory that is all over the universe, and which renews the earth despite man’s activities. On the other hand, Shelley wrote a poem titled Ozymandias. Shelley’s poem has 14 lines and a single stanza. The speaker discusses the message he received... The Arguments against Human...

...ambitions, if they do at all. It is a recognized fact that girls begin to shy away from speaking about what they wish to accomplish. Boys, though, continue to get a lot of recognition when they state that they are meant to be special. When girls speak with such surety, in many instances they are not discouraged, but merely ignored. Girls will receive the level of recognition that boys enjoy when they speak of their grandiose plans when they express or show interest in tasks that society views as being a more suitable province for women, such as teaching or nursing.
This is a trend that affects girls and their ambitions for occupying higher offices. Most girls are discouraged... HISTORY AND POLITICAL...

...ambition and passion, its anti-heroism, its tendency to see all people and things within large containing social organizations…” because these themes richly exist in all cultures. To deflate these themes does not mean to completely rid but to use them as part of the context in which artistic works are created.
Jude the Obscure describes a common scenario: a working class man who aspires to become a scholar and a woman who embraces extreme realism. By and large, the themes used in the novel rotate... George Levine argues on the standards of realism, that is, a portrayal of actual events rather than imaginary or pretend chronicles. It is critical of Levine to refer to realism as a “deflation” of...

...ambition and passion, its anti-heroism, its tendency to see all people and things within large containing social organizations and, hence, its apparently digressive preoccupation with surfaces, things, particularities social manners.” In his book, Levine reasoned that the standards of a Realist novel should be recognized. Jude the Obscure by Thomas Hardy and Great Expectations by Charles Dickens are examples of Realist novels that conform to the conventions Levine said in his book... Hardy’s Jude the Obscure and Dickens’ Great Expectations as Realist Novels George Levine (Mckeon 2000) quoted in the book, Theory of the Novel: A Historical Approach, “The primary conventions of realism are its deflation of...

...Ambition as portrayed in Mary Shelly's Frankenstein "What can stop the determined heart and resolved will of man" (Shelley p.22) says Captain Walton in Mary Shelley's Gothic novel, Frankenstein or the Modern Prometheus, echoing the driving force of Victor Frankenstein's life and his own. The overwhelming ambition of the protagonist, Victor Frankenstein, and his horror and aversion when he fulfills his life's work is the theme of the book. One of the greatest works in the genre of horror stories, Mary Shelly's Frankenstein has fascinated readers from the time it was published nearly two hundred years ago.. While Frankenstein's monster has fascinated generations... "The Intoxicating Draught" :Blind...

...ambition to make a substantial mark in the petroleum industry. In order to facilitate my achievement in this feat, it is apparent that Texas A&M University in Qatar has the capacity and the recourses to steer me towards this ambition. Considering that petroleum is presently a principle source of energy, my contribution in the field will have an impact on the global population. This actuality has motivated me to seek admission in this esteemed institution to gain the required expertise and knowledge. This will aid me contribute positively to the global energy sector... Personal ment A quality education is essential in order to ensure success in the future. This principle is the driving force behind my...

...ambition for social or economic power often functions as a catalyst for change. This ambition corrupts one's internal integrity by pushing one to perform extreme deeds in order to acquire the desire power. These elements first appear through the course of the play's Act I, Scene IV.
The necessity of keeping social and economic order often restrains stronger ambition for power. Macbeth... As is often the case, a marriage partner can be unduly influenced by one's mate, whether it be the husband or wife. The relationship frequently revolves around economic and/or social status, thereby ignoring the romantic ideal of a relationship based on love and happiness. Shakespeare's Macbeth suggests that...

...ambition, and reliability are some of the values that drive activities at my work place. Independence and ambition have been laid down as instruments to creativity and innovation towards new developments. Reliability has also ensured every member’s responsibility to ensure that processes are implemented as planned.
Question 5
Some of my values that drive my performance are ambition and competence. My ambition is evident through my hard work as I always strive to meet my goals. Examples include dedication to achieve set academic targets and work deadlines. I... Personality and values Question My change in perspective has positively influenced my success in diversified fields. It has principally empowered...

...ambitions for power. Macbeth takes the thrown and in the event wracked with paranoia and guilt besides bloodbath and civil war resulting into the realism of madness, death and arrogance.
Relevance of the themes
Ambition is one of the themes that are clearly shown in the play and the devastation that follows incase ambition oversteps moral boundaries. Act 13,scene 1,Macbeth determines to murder Banquo in abid to prevent his children from succeeding the throne of Scotland furthermore in Act 1... Macbeth Drama Review Introduction Shakespeare s Tragedy of Macbeth dramatizes the corrosive psychological and the outcomes of political effects, whenever one chooses evil as away to satisfy his/her political...

...ambition, seduction, excess, wastefulness and fear to be the top vices I am vulnerable to. Since Descartes considers the aforementioned conditions as vices, I understand that he implies that these things are good and essential to life. However, they can be addictive and when done or practiced in excess, they can form to become vices. Therefore, I should take them in balance just like other activities so that they can benefit me instead of destroy my life. For instance, ambition is good so I must dream for me to be driven to study and work hard. Nevertheless, when my ambition becomes an obsession, I am inclined to destroy myself. It could be possible for me to do all... Full Vices and Passions I consider...

...ambition being the financial point of your budget.
You have to be a very independent minded person to be reliable on your own... inventiveness and
your own ambition. It is almost scary thinking of having your finances being dependent on your own
ambition and that you have to train yourself to stay innerly motivated. You have to train yourself to be
dependent on with your own time schedule and you have to stay on top. The entrepreneur personality
and life style of finances is not for everyone. Many cower from the dangers of relying on your own
ability of ambition, strategy, work ethics, and how hard you work to being the normal punch...

...ambition being the financial point of your budget.
You have to be a very independent minded person to be reliable on your... Leadership and Organizational Behavior An entrepreneur must not leave any stone unturned as to what is a resource to his or her business. All available resources must be found and researched thoroughly unto as what is the best
resource for the situation. The article is an interesting article which reflects on how the author grew up
and how his influences stirred him into the level of independent minded thinking with ones finances,
personal life, and strategy with independent finances, saying that you have to be relied on in order to be
effective with your own am...

...ambition and consider alternative ventures. Robert Norman then comes across a franchise business outlet and realizes an opportunity in the stores line of business. A further inquiry from the owner informs him that the franchise intends to open an outlet in his locality and he identifies the opportunity. At the same time, the Norman’s research initiatives identify a possibility of successfully establishing their own business in the field... . The Normans then leaves the family business to work out modalities for their personal business (Wesley, 2000).
Statement of the problem
The case’s statement problem is therefore to determine the best business opportunity that can successfully meet the...

...ambitions in life. In line with this, it is evident that our passions and ambitions change along the way in life. Hence, taking some Computer Information System courses the pervious semester made me realize that I have a lot of potential and passion for a career in Computer Information System.
Conversely, it is evident that we are living... [Street Address] ST ZIP [Recipient [Ministry of Education] [Street Address] ST ZIP Dear [Recipient name, or Sir/Madam if you don’t know their name]
I have been a student at [Institution] studying biochemistry since ______. However, I have come to believe that a major in Computer Information System would be a better program for my aptitude and fulfillment of my ambitio...

...ambition. But this is not the case; there is still a host of problems to be solved that makes Frankenstein even more relevant in modern times. It didn’t take but a few moments for me to realize the logical extrapolation of the relevancy... ? Frankenstein tells the story of a man who, against all odds and contemporary science, manages to crush scientific norms by instilling life in an assemblage of human body parts. Yet this is not a problem that is unique to the time period of Victor Frankenstein, when there was still much to be discovered. In modern times, it seems like there’s less to be discovered, and perhaps all of our minds are so open to new technology that we would no longer be capable of blind...

...ambition was his downfall. Victor ignores his responsibilities. He commits mistakes out of his ambition and pride. This brings destructions and unhappiness to his family. Although ambition is constructive in life, Victor’s ambition brings him down. He shows a burning urge to learn in the beginning. He spends long hours studying... Sur Lecturer Frankenstein Mary Shelley in her book “Frankenstein” addresses numerous themes relevant to the current trends in the society. Family values are upheld in this novel, with several events surrounding major characters. Victor, the creator of the monster exhibits ambitious characterization. Even as a child, Victor studied past scientists and sciences. However, his...

...ambition and power can corrupt a man just like what happened to Macbeth, once a loyal general of the king became a monster (figurative) when he believed the witches premonition that he will be king someday. It also sent the message among its reader and audience that good will always triump over evil as Macbeth eventually fell even if he was the king of Scotland.
The play was okay but I cannot say that it was terrific. Perhaps I did not appreciate the play that much due to the heaviness of Shakepeare’s language. But I like watching the play rather than reading the book... Teacher Criticism of Shakespeare’s play Macbeth Macbeth is obviously a morality play where Shakespeare demonstrated that...

...ambition, and the need for escalating violence to keep hold of the throne. Shakespeare deals with several vital themes in the play and the most essential concern of the play is the disastrous fate of a man who allows unrestrained ambition to go unchecked by moral constraints. The famous tragedy by the Bard of Avon deals with the story of Macbeth who, insisted on by his wife Lady Macbeth and prognosticated by prophecy, commits regicide so as to achieve the crown. The most essential... ﻿Macbeth by William Shakespeare
In a critical analysis of Macbeth, the shortest of the Shakespearean tragedies, one recognizes that it is an enthralling play dealing with pertinent concepts such as self-fulfilling prophecy, a...

...ambition, greed and materialism which overpowers pure emotions like love, decency and affection. From the start of the story we see that the family of Duddy plays an important role in taking Duddy’s... ? of the of the Duddy Kravitz Apprenticeship The ‘Apprentice of Duddy Kravitz’ is a story of a boy named Duddy who has grown up in a poor environment but has always been influenced by rich and successful people. Success in Duddy’s eyes is having a lot of wealth, no matter how it is acquired. In the whole novel we see Duddy as an ambitious but greedy person who holds no value for love and friendship and considers wealth as his ultimate goal. The major theme that runs in the story is the power of negative...

...ambition program of Iran took place during the 1950s with the association of a US based research reactor, located in Tehran. Periodically, a striving nuclear program pursued in Teheran during the year of 1970. As per the contemporaneous documents of US, it was apparently mentioned that the nuclear ambition of Iran was intensely focused on producing 10-20 nuclear power reactors and more than 20,000 megawatts of nuclear power by the year of 1994. The nuclear power of Iran was commenced as a light-water nuclear power reactor to be placed near the city of Bushehr. Effectively, uranium enrichment technology and producing nuclear weapons has also been instigated... International Relations Table of Contents...

...ambition: The desire for power driven by immoral behaviors, unfettered ambition, can cause the destruction of oneself and of others (Langis, 45). In simple words, once the ambition of Macbeth is aroused, his irresistible desire to be at the throne of Scotland causes his own destruction and the destruction of several other characters in this play. Due to his aspiration to capture and then retain the kingship, Macbeth transforms to a liar, then to a murderer, and eventually... Sur Lecturer Literary Analysis of “Morality and Macbeth” Introduction In the play “Macbeth”, Macbeth is the protagonist and a tragic hero. From the rise, fall, and destruction of Macbeth, a clear concept develops regarding political...

...Ambition and Gender at work which is the institute of leadership and management in the United Kingdom stated that even though half of the workforces are women with a percentage of 49.9, their involvement in the pot executive positrons is not proportional. They just occupy 12% of the 100 directorships and nearly 22% of senior positions of management. Several countries in Europe have taken some measures to ensure equal access to the top positions of management; such an attempt has been evident in Norway. In the united kingdom, the same discussion has been aired in special reports for instance in Lord Davies report on women on Boards in 2011... Future of sustainable management According to the report of...

...ambition to be at the top and direct others. In addition, they all promise from the ability to manipulate, control and are in-charge of resources within an organizational framework.
There are a number of impediments to power and influence, firstly is the organizational bureaucracy that does not allow young people to go up the ladder without having connection with the influential people (Davidovich 2010). Besides, the organizational politics and lack of leadership experience are also fundamental challenges towards... Mass Media and Communication Affiliation Part OneMy thoughts about power, politics and influence is that the three terms are interrelated, and they all stem from the human uttermost...

...Ambition
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Dexter is ambitious... Insert The Great Gatsby and Winter Dreams by Scott Fitzgerald Gender Roles Fitzgerald (3) depicts most scenes of the novel in a relatively conservative manner and inclined in favor of men
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Men work to earn income for the sustaining the family, which basically makes them literally dominant over the women
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In Tom, readers get the picture of the typical man’s dominant role over women based on his bodily strength (Fitzgerald 133).
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Ironically, the reversal of gender roles is evident in the relationship between Nick and the relatively masculine Jordan.
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However, as the curtains close, Jordan’s masculine role is reduced to nothing as Nick succeeds to exert his a...

...ambition in Macbeth’s nature, power of Lady Macbeth over Macbeth and power an addiction. All these aspects of power and its consequences that are explored in this play illustrate the importance and destructive force of power that can lead to demolition. 2.1. Power of Fate and the Prophecy In the very beginning the witches say, ‘Fair is foul and foul is fair’ (13, 313) and also it is mentioned, ‘all hail Macbeth thou shalt be King thou... English 24 February Why Do People Seek power Introduction Power is a major and a recurring theme in a lot of various genresof literature this not only included the modern plays and novel but also the Greek tragedies and other works. Allman defines power and its...

...ambition and determination that has enabled them breaks the glass ceiling (Palmer & Simon, 2006... Glass Ceiling Glass Ceiling Common Characteristic demonstrated Sarah Palin, Nancy Pelosi, Condoleezza Rice, and Hillary Clinton are among the few women that have instilled hope among women in breaking the glass. The four have a broad understanding of issues to do with politics. They show a high moral character that has enabled them to organize and focus their efforts on their positions. The four have one character in common that have kept them going. Despite the hardship, the mocking, gender bias and discriminations, the four were ambitious and determined at achieving their ultimate goals. It is by ambition ...

...ambition to go far in life. In high school, I had the opportunity to play soccer and basketball in France, which gave me a great sense of team spirit. I have always been a good communicator and I enjoy working with others. Once I graduated high school, I decided to move to the United States. Even though my English was not very good, I had the courage to move to a country where I knew I would be able to fulfil my goal of becoming a successful adult. Back in the Congo, I never dreamed that I would be applying for a prestigious university like the University of Pennsylvania. Now, I couldn’t be more exhilarated to start my journey to fulfilling my dreams.... I grew up an orphan in the Republic of the Congo ...

...ambition, but does not wish to attain his ambition through evil and moral reprehensible means. "Art not without ambition, but without the illness should attend it" (ACT I SCENE V Lines: 17-18) demonstrates exactly how she views the matter.
Throughout the second scene that was analyzed there is the feeling that though the two characters are equal in terms of physical performance of the deed they are very unequal in terms of mental strength. Lady Macbeth continuously mocks her husbands love for her and plays on it in an expert manner in order to get him to perform the deed which will satisfy both... Is the relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth a well balanced partnership The partnership that this...

...ambition is to supply services to at least 40 people, an ambition she is yet to achieve.
In light of this, Sonnie should increase the number of workers in the café. Apparently, the order fulfillment process seems to take more time as compared to the order placement process. As such, there should be a professional worker who comes around in the line... Case: American Vinyl Products Apparently, it is evident that these two companies have partnered in business for a decade. However, there have been extreme cases of poor communication particularly when it comes consulting on the product durability and other relates issues. As a result, an interruption has been experienced in supplying the...

...ambition of becoming an actor is perhaps the most important thing in the movie. He lies to his wife and moves to Manhattan to pursue a career as an actor. There are a lot of misunderstandings in the movie, Vince’s wife thinks that her husband is after some mistress who he has been pursuing for quite some time, Vince’s ambition and several misunderstandings... ?Client’s 15 July A man with a decent job trying to become an actor is quite uncommon; Island was released in the year 2009. The movie was not very successful but it presented a lot of intriguing facts and secrets which entertained the audience. A jaded old pro in Alan Arkin teaches Vince acting, Vince also auditions for a Martin Scorsese picture,...

...ambition to become a Dentist took roots after a memorable visit to one of my family friends, who is a Dentist, in California. After a couple of visits to her office and watching her professionalism, it dawned on me that my general liking to the medical profession has to be narrowed down to dentistry. I was convinced that it was a rewarding and dynamic career, complete with the opportunity to interact with patients from all walks of life and to deal with various kinds of treatment and surgery that calls for a high level of professional... I consider myself a well-balanced, mature person with the ability to identify the career that best suits me and the determination to pursue it in allpossible ways. My...

...ambition to become the next King as prophesied. However, his wife was the most... Analysis of soliloquies in the play, Macbeth by William Shakespeare Macbeth is one of the greatest works that wasever written by Shakespeare. The story line has characters such as King Duncan who ruled over Scotland and Macbeth was his soldier general. Macbeth had a wife, by the name of Lady Macbeth. The story also depicted three (3) witches who used to provide prophesies of what would happen in Scotland. Lady Macbeth was a very ambitious woman as compared to Macbeth. When the three (3) witches approach Macbeth, they told him that they had foreseen that he would be the next King of Scotland. Macbeth was filled with...

...ambition and destiny. The representation of physical suffering and death can be seen in Frankenstein as well as in Moby Dick. Ahab and Victor are the two characters that bring upon physical suffering and death to the people related to them on the basis of their pursuits and aspirations. These two protagonists become a reason for causing death and suffering... Physical Suffering and Death in Frankenstein and Moby Dick Roll No: Teacher: 8th August 2009 Physical Suffering and Death in Frankenstein and Moby Dick
The themes of physical suffering and death are quite predominant themes of the two works, Frankenstein and Moby Dick. These themes are also linked with other themes of the two works such as pursuit, a...

...ambitions and aggressive workplace behavior in ensuring that they run the world alongside men.
Women are not viewed positively in the workplace because they have given in to the stereotype threats where they believe that they cannot be on equal levels with the men balancing family and work responsibilities and hence end up giving up. This is further reinforced by the fact that women who are ambitious to be leaders are discouraged, shamed and even called unfriendly names. All this contribute to crashing their ambitious dreams and they resign to working at the lower levels in any workplace and letting he men take the lead.
Even though... Ambitious and Aggressive Women The role played by both men and...

...ambition, energy, and personal initiative. The administrator of a sports team will benefit from having such a person as sports is about acheivement.
This trait would be most useful in an athletic... Leadership The underlying presumption in the trait theory of leadership is that identified characteristics and personality traits associated with successful leadership across different contexts can be used to assess and predict the probability of other leaders’ success (Bass & Bass, 2008). The positive traits and characteristics predispose leaders for success in leadership.
One of the traits that is most desirable in a leader is high achievement drive. This will be demonstrated in high levels in effort, ambit...

...ambition which motivates him to commit a series of murders that ultimately leads to his downfall. Now the question is whether his tragedy was a result of fate by outside factors, namely fate in the form of the three witches or was it a result of his own actions... . There is no doubt that the vaulting ambition was prevalent in his inner psyche; it is stirred by the prophesy of the three witches and it is this inner urge in him that makes Lady Macbeth to influence and manipulate him to murder Duncan, the king of Scotland which ultimately brought his downfall. Thus, it is evident that Macbeth is really a tragic hero who has heroic and noble qualities, which are relegated in to...

...Ambition will be examined. Appearance vs. Reality Several of the characters put up a front that is different form their real self to conceal their evil and murderous intention or in some cases noble ones. Through this theme, Shakespeare developed his characters and the events in the plot as well as creating suspense since the audience... In Macbeth, which is one of Shakespeare most renowned tragedies, the plot revolves around the Macbeth who was appointed the Thane of Cawdor by King Duncan and conspired with his wife to kill the King so he could succeed him. Several themes emerge that serve to enhance characters and plot development, in this paper Appearance vs. reality, Kingship vs. tyranny and...

...Ambition Most individuals can be very ambitious in life. In most cases, ambitions are normally driven by a want to posses something or to reach a certain level. Ambition can thus be very fruitful but it also has its own disadvantages, especially in instances that an individual can go to the extremes just to achieve his/her desires. Therefore, the quote, “Ambition is a drug that makes its addict’s potential madmen,” is very applicable to Gatsby and Myrtle in the novel, “The Great Gatsby.” The character traits of Gatsby and Myrtle justify this quote.
Gatsby madly wants to own Daisy and he will do anything just to ensure that she is pleased. He goes to the extent... Gatsby and Myrtle as an addict of...

...ambition when, for the sake of gaining the Scottish throne for himself, he murdered Duncan, the king of Scotland. Shakespeare developed... by one: " All hail Macbeth, hail to thee, Thane of Glamis", " All hail Macbeth, hail to thee, Thane of Cawdor" and "All hail Macbeth, that shalt be king hereafter." The witches' prophecies take Macbeth by surprise- he knows he is the Thane of Glamis, having inherited the title from his father upon the latter's death, but he cannot comprehend why the witches should greet him by the other titles. The witches, however, have brought to the forefront his deepest thoughts, and it is then that we get to see that Macbeth has indeed been harboring...

...ambition (Gutfreund, 208). With this, Machiavelli sees progress as a goal, an end result that moves towards man’s ambition and desire to become better and more powerful. This indicates that human progress is not fixed rather than... ? In the advent of the new generation, we can see improved technology just by simply looking around us. We have laptops, books, tablets, the World Wide Web and such improved technology that did not exist hundreds of centuries ago. But is it tantamount to saying that our knowledge on things has improved and that human life has progressed? Or does these advanced technologies mean that people of today have invented and reinvented things that we were not capable of before but our ...